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variable
noun(var-i-a-ble)
a star that varies noticeably in brightness
Synonyms: variable star,
variable
noun(var-i-a-ble)
a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
Synonyms: variable quantity,
variable
adjective(var-i-a-ble)
marked by diversity or difference
Synonyms: varying,
Examples:
Nature is infinitely variable.
variable
noun(var-i-a-ble)
a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity
variable
adjective(var-i-a-ble)
liable to or capable of change
Antonyms: invariable,
Examples:
Rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable.
Variable winds.
Variable expenses.
variable
noun(var-i-a-ble)
something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation
Examples:
The weather is one variable to be considered.
variable
adjective(var-i-a-ble)
(used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied
Examples:
A variable capacitor.
Variable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights.

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